West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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The cafeteria has lost some of its color. Controversy concerning the management of the cafe- teria study halls has been raised. Opinions of students differ greatly, with some voting for, some against, and others leaning neither way. I think the basic ideas and reasons for it are fantastic, but sometimes the discipline becomes a bit strict, com- mented a West senior. Another West senior stated, I don't like it at all. l was in there once and got a permanent pass out. A third senior said, The new study hall is profitable for everyone: students, faculty, and parents. I couldn't say either way, I don't have any study halls, offered a Junior. According to the administration there are two major reasons for the change from the zoo to the structured 10 Cafeteria First hour structured study hall studies in the cafeteria type of study hall. The first, accountability, is so the administration is knowledgeable of the whereabouts of students. If an inquiry is made about a student, then they can say where he is. Also, better opportunities to study are offered with this type of study hall. Teachers believe more homework is being done due to these conditions. As opposed to last years trash strewn floor, this year there has been no problem with litter. Vandalism has also been reduced. In the course of this year, no vandal- ism occured, whereas last year excessive damage took place. Mr. Lilly, associate principal, remarked. The new study hall is an improvement over last years zoo and will be continued in future years. Students utilize the opportunity to finish homework while using the refreshment machines,

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Through Movement Westward, stu- dents found happiness, friendships and adventure in one of lowa's largest high schools. ' As they followed the trail westward, students became involved in plays, dances and many other events, and the forces which drew together the faculty and students of West provided the in- gredients which made the school unique. Sophomores, juniors and seniors blended together during pep auds, pic- nics, parties and practices. They found that student life could be fast, furious and just plain fun if it's the result of Movement Westward. tudent Life Dlvld

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. . ,Mm of M, ,,, ,, . M M- f 4 ' W f' 3- -cl 0 ,ff -,-k 1 Junior David Miller faces a difficult decision of whether to eat the Junior Greg Fleetwood takes advanlage of the quiet study halls to tostito or just stare at it. finish his last minute homework, Cafeteria 11